Permits & Permit Fees

Construction PermitsBuilding Code PermitsThe Borough of Myerstown has delegated the administration and enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) to the Lebanon County Planning Department (LCPD). All code permit applications are received by the LCPD. See the chart below for a quick reference guide to projects that require a Building Code Permit.

Certificate of Occupancy

Prior to occupancy of a new or expanded building, a Certificate of Occupancy may be required under the Uniform Construction Codes (UCC). In addition, a Certificate of Occupancy shall be required to be obtained from the Borough Staff whenever there is a change in the type of use of a property.

Zoning PermitsZoning PermitA Zoning Permit indicates that a zoning application complies with the Zoning Ordinance, to the best knowledge of the applicable Borough Staff.

A Zoning Permit is required to be issued prior to the start of any of the following activities:

Erection, construction, movement, placement or extension of a structure, building or

sign, including but not limited to a fence or wall that is more than 3 feet in total height

Change in the type of use of a structure or land, or expansion of a use

Creation of a lot or alteration of lot lines

Creation of a new use

Demolition of a principal building, or partial demolition of the exterior of a principal building, if that building is regulated under the Zoning Ordinance

Site Alterations or Mineral Extraction as defined by Zoning Ordinance

Construction of a motor vehicle driveway, parking pad or parking lot

Both principal and accessory uses and structures shall need a zoning permit, except that the Borough may not require an individual zoning permit for accessory uses that are customarily incidental to a principal use that has received a zoning permit.

Zoning Ordinance EnforcementThe Borough of Myerstown has delegated the administration and enforcement of their zoning ordinance to the Lebanon County Planning Department (LCPD). All zoning permit applications are received by the LCPD.

Building and Zoning Permit

$20 for first $1,000 of construction costs

+ $1 per each additional $1,000 (to the LCPD)

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

$400 to the LCPD

$300 per meeting to the Borough

Other Permits

Dumpster Permit (on street)

$15

Street Closing Permit

$15 per closing

Poles and Guy Wires

$5 per pole

Street Opening/Excavation

$30 per excavation

Roadway Restoration Inspection

$25

Car Restoration Permit

$50

Sidewalk Permit (for repair/replace)

$25 per 40'

Do I Need A Construction Permit?The following is a quick reference guide for common Residential construction projects.